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The Shoebox Project is a great way to give back to women who’ve been affected by homelessness in our community.
Special occasions such as Christmas can be particularly challenging for women who’ve been displaced from their homes and estranged from their families.
The Shoebox Project collects and distributes shoeboxes filled with gifts to women in K-W who’ve been impacted by homelessness to help lift their spirits during the holiday season.
This amazing grassroots organization was originally founded in 2011 by four sisters in the Toronto area and now reaches out to women all across Canada and the U.S. including right here in Kitchener-Waterloo.
It’s a small gesture but a shoebox filled with gifts is a powerful reminder for women living in shelters that they haven’t been forgotten about and that they are still valued and respected members of our community.
It’s easy to participate! All you need to do is fill a standard-sized shoebox with approximately $50 worth of items such as body wash, lip balms, socks, chocolate or a gift card. You can even add a personalized note for that extra special touch.
If you don’t have enough time to put a box together yourself, you’re now able to create a “virtual shoebox” where you can select and purchase a variety of online items that will then be packed into a beautifully designed shoebox for you.
The purchase of your virtual shoebox is completely tax-deductible and 100% of the funds will be used by volunteers to help get gift cards and essentials into the hands of some of the most vulnerable women in the K-W area.
This small gesture of kindness will make an immediate positive impact! The K-W Shoebox Project is a unique opportunity to give back as it’s a powerful reminder for women who are struggling in the K-W area that they haven’t been forgotten about.
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